Job Title: Director of Operations
Location: Remote (PST Time Zones) Salary Range: up to 4000 USD
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 04:00 PM (PST)
NOTE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION Company Overview:
Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and US-based businesses, connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies. Discover a world of career possibilities with Sagan.
About the Company: Sagan represents a dynamic company that thrives on innovation and efficiency. The company is passionate about optimizing business operations with cutting-edge software and AI tools, ensuring smooth and strategic execution across multiple time zones. They are committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Position Overview:
The Director of Operations will be a key strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, driving essential initiatives and ensuring alignment across the organization. This role demands strategic thinking, leadership, and experience in optimizing internal processes using software and AI tools. The Director of Operations will also manage cross-functional projects, coordinate with vendors and offshore talent, and ensure seamless operations, especially during US hours.
Key Responsibilities: Strategic Planning: Work closely with the CEO to define and implement the company's strategic objectives. Track progress on key initiatives to ensure alignment with broader business goals. Project Management: Lead cross-functional projects from start to finish, ensuring resources are well-coordinated and deadlines are met. Oversee project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Executive Communication: Prepare executive presentations, reports, and communications for both internal and external stakeholders. Act as a key liaison between the CEO and other executives, ensuring clear and consistent communication. Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements using software and AI tools to boost efficiency across the organization. Maintain systems to track key business metrics and performance indicators. Vendor and Offshore Talent Management: Identify, onboard, and manage vendors and offshore talent to support business operations. Ensure outsourced tasks meet high standards and deadlines. Leadership Support: Facilitate executive team meetings, setting agendas, capturing action items, and following up on deliverables. Provide strategic advice and support to the CEO on business operations, corporate governance, and organizational development. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including board members, investors, and partners. Represent the CEO in meetings and events as needed. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a small team, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals. Support the recruitment and development of key talent across the organization. Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a strategic or leadership role, ideally in a high-growth or corporate environment.Proven experience managing cross-functional projects and driving business initiatives.Experience using software and AI tools to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.Experience managing vendors and offshore talent.Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.Excellent leadership and team management abilities.Advanced proficiency in data analysis and business intelligence tools.Competence in leveraging AI tools for process optimization.High emotional intelligence with the ability to build strong relationships.Exceptional communication and presentation skills.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Willingness to work US hours and manage teams across multiple time zones. Nice-to-Haves: Familiarity with QuickBooks and HubSpot.Experience in the AI or high-technology sector.Ability to influence and drive change across the organization. Please note: To ensure prompt processing of your application, we kindly request that you submit your resume and intro video in English format.
